Takei and Altman married in 2008, at L.A.’s Japanese American National Museum, where Takei is a founding trustee. On May 2, the museum plans to award him its Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement and Public Service. “He’s a leader, not only inspiring Japanese-Americans but all Americans,” museum president Greg Kimura says. Also looming large on Takei’s agenda is the musical “Allegiance,” in which he plays dual roles as a reminiscing WWII vet as well as his own father. He calls the musical his “life’s legacy.”.

For many Bay Area music lovers, it isn’t summer until the San Francisco Symphony presents its annual outdoor concert at the Stern Grove Festival. The chance to hang with friends, enjoy a picnic and relax to the sounds of the orchestra in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater is one of the most delectable treats of the season. This year’s festival — Stern Grove’s 81st — brings the Symphony back for a free concert conducted by Jayce Ogren. The program features three works by Antonín Dvořák: the zesty and characterful Slavonic Dances Nos. 2 in E minor, 7 in C major, and 8 in G minor. Polish-American pianist Adam Golka, whose credits include the first prize medal at the China Shanghai International Piano Competition, joins the orchestra in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major completes the program.

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New show, ‘H20,’ at Lafayette Art Gallery. The newest show at the Lafayette Gallery, “H20,” runs through August 29, and will focus on water, located at The Forge, 3420 Mt. Diablo Blvd., in Lafayette. A talented group of local artists will showcase their works related to the theme of water, be it the use of water in the artistic process, water as subject matter or the current lack of water. This is a free event open to the public. For more information, call 925-284-2788 or visit www.lafayetteartgallery.com.